Close — (2022)

Close follows Leo and Remi, two thirteen-year-old best friends who share an incredibly intense and affectionate bond. They spend their summer days playing in flower fields and sleeping over at each other's houses. However, when the school year begins, their classmates make assumptions and tease them about the nature of their intimacy.

Pressured by social stigmas and the desperate need to fit in, Leo begins to pull away and distance himself from Remi. This sudden disruption of their friendship causes a painful rift between the two boys, leading to a sudden and profoundly tragic event that forces Leo to confront the consequences of his actions and navigate immense grief. ✨ Key Themes Close (2022)

Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Oscars. Close follows Leo and Remi, two thirteen-year-old best

Dhont relies heavily on expressive close-ups, body language, and silence to convey massive, complex emotional shifts rather than over-explaining them through script. 🏆 Critical Reception and Accolades Pressured by social stigmas and the desperate need

Won the prestigious runner-up prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

The film acts as a heartbreaking examination of how societal expectations of masculinity systematically dismantle emotional intimacy between young boys.